As a kid, I loved Christmas Eve more than Christmas Day. Perhaps it was because the anticipation on December 24th of Santa Claus and his accompanying magic was far greater than the disappointing reality experienced on December 25th of not having the necessary batteries to power my new battery-operated toy.
Similarly, as an adult, spring is my favoured season over summer. Spring is when I get to look ahead, enjoying the potential of approaching holiday time and an improved golf game, as opposed to the usual reality of hot and hazy summer days and another poor golf score.
In short, I enjoy planning and projecting ahead to future experiences.